Recent content by wanderer

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    E27 Gallery

    very crafty! a wriite up would be great if you could post it up! :egrin:
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    Replacing a 1974 Gasoline Tank

    sorry about your tank. i'm feeling your pain as mine just gave up the ghost JUST as yours did. my boat is the "t" cockpit/ wheel so the lazarette opening is only 18"x12" give or take. i vented the tank for 2 weeks, broke the tank support tangs loose with a dremel and moved the tank...
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    A-4 problem

    i'd bet more than a few bux that it's your exhaust system as others have mentioned. just got finished rebuilding my motor and another boat here in our marina. my recommendation is to forget the OEM type riser and get a good water lift muffler and build your own dry section from galvanized...
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    Any SoCal Ericsons Sailing After Xmas?

    Tony, Hope you, Kurt and the fellas have a great time out. My motor is almost done! man I love your boat! Darrin E27 on B18 :egrin:
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    San Diego Yards?

    * Driscolls' Marine - Driscolls Marine is a full service boat maintenance, painting and repair center that can accommodate 150 ton vessels up to 130 feet long. o 2500 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego CA 92106 Telephone Number: (619) 226-2500 Emergency Public...
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    Navy Dumping Sewage In San Diego Bay!

    i really don't think it's any worse than being a stone throw from TJ. that's why we have boats. so we don't have to go in the water! :devil:
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    Rubrail replacement

    sorry for your misfortunes in the regatta. me personally, i would have taken my chances with the sport boat.
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    Does your boat stink??

    you can get ZEP products at any home improvement store. Home Depot, Lowes etc. It's natural so it's biodegradable as far as i know. I've used Castrol Super clean for a lot of motor work on my muscle cars/bikes but that stuff is VERY caustic. Most places don't sell it anymore and have...
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    San Diego Bound

    i REALLY doubt that they'd let you slip in there! being inside the naval security zone. that would be pretty cool though! :D give me a shout via pm if you need anything down this way
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    I hope everyone has a safe and happy turkey day!
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    San Diego Bound

    it's not as bad as people say down in the south bay. yes, it takes a little longer to get to blue water but it's quiet down here. way less ignorant power boaters
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    Baja Ha Ha Photo of the day.

    gawd! that is one of my worst fears with my inflatable. he's very lucky to be just wet
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    Recovering The Back Cushions On An E29

    Randy, those holes are "stock"? I've got a E27 and was looking at that area specifically for additional storage. Does that void take up the entire seatback area? That would be tons of blanket ,clothing, rope, dog and book storage! :egrin:
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    San Diego Bound

    welcome to San Diego! if you're a govt employee ie, military, DOD civilian you have a great resource down here in the southbay. there is a new marina going up in chula vista. I've heard sometime 08/09. 35 foot minimum for liveaboard at most marinas down here that i know of. good...
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    How well are 70's Ericsons built?

    with my very limited experience compared to you, i find this to be a very true statement.
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